1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1952 Austin A 70
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 356 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Ambassador (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1952 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Ambassador | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |
